Councils' Own Patches

There is a difference between badges and patches. Badges are awards girls earn by completing skill-building activities. There are level-appropriate badges in each Journey book and Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting.

Patches are badge supplements offered by GSHH for additional adventures not offered by GSUSA. Specific requirements must be completed to earn these patches. Find a new adventure created for you by GSHH. Check out the list of Council’s Own Patches below.

(NOTE: Patches are to be worn on the back of vests or sashes, while badges are worn on the front.)

Adventure Patch:Low Ropes, High Ropes and Rock Climbing – if the thought of exploring these adventure sports gets your heart beating, this is the patch for you! These activities are fun and exciting and encourage teamwork and communication..

Archery Patch: Learn your way around a bow and arrow and an archery range as you learn the science, safety, and skills it takes to be a great archer.

AWE Stem Patch: Created in partnership with Avon, this patch will help girls become familiar with scientific method and explore the ways in which science comes to life in the beauty and cosmetic industry. Perform a variety of experiments to explore consistency, pigment, packaging, and chemical composition.

Camping Patch: Connect with other Girl Scouts as you learn and practice proper camping techniques.

Computer Savvy Patch:Are you interested in finding out what you can create with the various software on your computer? Make brochures, logos, spreadsheets and PSAs, explore the meaning of different URLs, and think about turning your knowledge into a career.

Food Patch: Connect to your community as you gain an understanding of how hunger affects individuals and families where you live. Take action to help ease the effects of hunger.

Food Science Patch: Become a kitchen expert as you test the items you eat and drink. Explore fermentation, mold, body temperature, fat content, caffeine or flammability. Test your culinary skills, try new foods, and become knowledgeable about the hows and whys of food creation and processing.

Horse Lover: Back by popular demand, this patch has you interacting with one of our favorite animals. Learn to care for and work with horses while looking at different stories, careers, techniques, and equipment.

I Can Code Patch: This introduction to computer programming will walk you through the basics of game and website coding as well as app development. Try your hand at HTML, practice giving instructions to a robot, learn about animation, and explore the behind-the-scenes of online gaming.

Healthy Me Patch—Sun Safe:Discover how to keep yourself safe and healthy in the sun, connect to each other and community members, and feel empowered to educate others regarding sun safety.

Heritage Patch: Girls will not only develop important life skills -- such as information gathering, critical thinking and interviewing -- but will also connect with their community’s history and area residents.

Hudson River Arts Patch:Enhance awareness of the artistic and cultural heritage of our area while encouraging participation in the visual, performing, and literary arts.

Our Future on Earth:Help your girls understand how they can make a difference for a safer, healthier planet. Help promote ecological awareness.

Robotics, Engines & Machines Patch: Test your knowledge and creativity as you tackle the world of robots, programming, and engineering. See computer technology come to life at your fingertips.

Swim Patch:Whether it’s your first time at the pool or you’re a competitive swimmer, take to the water to learn water safety, practice strokes, learn a water game, and improve your skills in and around the water.

Sybil Ludington Patch: Girls learn about one of the strong women from Hudson Valley history while becoming strong women themselves; gain historical insight and act for the good of the community.